In Focus
China unleashes more money to ease holiday cash squeeze
China unleashes more money to ease holiday cash squeeze
Floods banking system with US$4.3 billion in funds.
HK subsidiary of ICBC to offer Basel III-compliant US$ bonds
Will break new ground.
Why the BAY-BTMU merger is good for long-term
It will improve BAY's ompetitiveness in the corporate loan segment.
UBS Japan fined US$100 million over LIBOR fixing
US says UBS traders wanted to get rich quick.
Japanese banks are world’s biggest overseas lenders again
Large domestic deposit base fueling expansion.
China to continue widening access to banking sector
Praises Alibaba tie-up with China Minsheng.
India eases up on government bond purchases by FIIs
Aimed at halting debilitating rupee fall.
China's RMB711b worth of new loans in August slightly dismays analysts
But MLT loans are finally rebounding.
Shadow banking in China resumes massive growth
End to cash crunch fueling recovery.
Cybercriminals increasingly targeting Asian banks
Online banking malware increases 29% in Q2.
Joint efforts vital to curbing risks in China's banking sector
China pushes for more coordination among regulatory agencies.
Moody’s downgrade hits 11 Indian banks
ICICI, SBI among those involved.
CIMB bags first major deal in Taiwan
Is joint bookrunner for US$400 million bond deal.
Low ATM penetration plagues India
Rural areas remain under served.
Banking reforms continue in China
Will include deposit insurance.
China’s banks post weakest results in years
Due to interest rate liberalization and weak economy.
ICBC and Bank of China report improved profits in Q2
Big Four banks boosted by sharp spike in fees.
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